The maintenance policy of the Ministry of Works and Transport needs an overhaul to deal with government infrastructure that is rotting and falling apart. Minister Veikko Nekundi made the call when he addressed the management team at Swakopmund. The ministry’s management team is in the coast developing a five-year strategic plan. Veikko Nekundi expressed disappointment […]
The 5th Angola ICT Forum 2025 started in Luanda, Angola, with global ICT stakeholders attending. The summit aims to position Angola as the continent’s tech hub. This year’s theme is “Strengthening Namibia-Angola Cooperation in ICT, Media, and Broadcasting.” Emma Theofelus, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, shared more.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, held a meeting with the Yango team on the sidelines of the ICT Forum. The discussion centered around how Yango can enhance its services in Namibia through technology. Yango is an international ride service that has expanded its operations to over 30 countries. Headquartered in Dubai, […]
The Executive Director in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Sikongo Haihambo, says the National Tourism Spatial Development Master Plan will play a critical role in promoting a wider range of tourist attraction destinations, in so doing, preventing overtourism, as notably recorded in 2019, when Namibia received 1.5 million inbound tourists. He highlighted the […]
As countries attempt to keep up with digital transformation and its impact on driving opportunities across all sectors, the Angolan government is hosting an ICT Forum that brings all ICT role players under one roof. The two-day forum kicks off tomorrow, and the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, leads the Namibian delegation. […]
The Oshakati Town Council has presented its budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, totaling N$350,144,407. This budget is balanced, with neither a deficit nor a surplus. This year’s budget prioritizes key areas aligned with the council’s long-term strategic goals, including economic development, infrastructure enhancement, social services improvement, and environmental sustainability. For the current financial year, […]
Talks between Namibia and Zambia on setting up a One Stop Border Post at Katima Mulilo have officially wrapped up in Livingstone, Zambia. The discussions, which began on Tuesday during the Joint Technical Committee Meeting, ended with both countries agreeing on a draft plan and committing to finalise the process within a month. Namibia and […]
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) Ongwediva Branch has officially introduced its newly appointed Executive Committee (EXCO) to the public. By presenting the EXCO to stakeholders, the NCCI aims to enhance transparency, encourage collaboration, and ensure that members of the business community are well informed about their elected representatives. Oshana Governor Elia Irimari […]
The transport sector heads into the month of June with a bit of relief, with motorists set to pay less for both petrol and diesel. The price of petrol will decrease by 30 cents per litre, while prices of both diesel variants, Diesel 50ppm and Diesel 10ppm will decrease by 70 cents per litre. The […]
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), with other national border agencies, is in Livingstone, Zambia, for joint technical committee meetings to establish a one-stop border post. The One Stop Border Facility is expected to significantly ease customs clearance procedures. Other than NamRA, the high-level joint technical committee includes the Roads Authority, Roads Fund Administration, Namibia Agronomic […]
